Torch, Fall/Winter 2012

Visit www.cedarville.edu/whatsabuzz to read the latest news from Cedarville University. 32 TORCH O n September 14, Hurricane Ike’s violent winds made their way to the Midwestern states, leaving thousands of homes and businesses without power, including Cedarville University. The lack of electricity, however, did not squelch Cedarville students’ desire to serve, as dozens of them abandoned their Wii’s, laptops, and iPods to help neighboring Cedarvillians clean their yards of the fallen debris. Grateful community members benefitting from students’ service expressed their thanks by handing out cups of water and even inviting the volunteers to stay for dinner. “We were working to meet people’s immediate needs,” senior Mark Miller said. “It was special to be able to provide unasked and unsolicited service to members of our community.” “In my ethics in business class, we’ve been discussing the fact that to be a leader is first to serve,” said senior Kristy McGunnigal. “It was such a powerful testimony for us to see professors with advanced credentials get down and dirty and serve alongside the rest of us. It was very reinforcing to see them live out the things they teach in the classroom: the importance of selflessness and a willingness to help with tangible needs.” Communication Arts Comprehensive Communication Intercultural Communication Journalism Media Communication Organizational Communication Political Communication Exercise and Sport Science Allied Health Sport Management* Language and Literature Asian Studies* French* Music, Art, and Worship Worship Science and Mathematics Actuarial Science* Chemistry Education Environmental Science On Thursday, Sept. 18, the University asked faculty and staff members to invite neighbors who were still — after nearly a week — without power to enjoy complimentary meals at the University’s dining hall, affectionately known as “Chuck’s.” News got out fast — 220 area residents poured in for dinner, enjoying breaded chicken, popcorn shrimp, and stir-fry. Chuck’s was open again on Friday for both breakfast and dinner. The home-cooking and pasta lines were long, but the students didn’t mind waiting. “When our power was out, my friends and I searched in vain for local restaurants that were open. We ate fast food three times in two days, so I’m glad we could provide nourishing and healthy meals here at Cedarville,” said Michael Schoonover, a junior student. “Jesus fed five thousand with twelve loaves of bread, and while we didn’t do miracles here, I’m glad we could bless our neighbors by living out Christ’s example.” Cedarville University Adds 14 New Programs * minor HighWinds, Soaring Service